Sail to the island of Vis, swim, snorkel & enjoy down time at the beach in Hvar

Biking excursion in the countryside near Dubrovnik

Contact one of Adriatic Luxury Journeys’s family vacation experts to customize Croatian Summer Family Vacation itinerary according to all of your preferences (type of hotels, activities, budget, etc).

Croatian Summer is a family vacation filled with light activities and amazing experiences visiting the must see places such as Plitice Lakes, Split, Hvar and Dubrovnik. But we also take you to the lesser known small towns and island including Ciovo, Vis and Mljet.

This vacation is a perfect choice for the first time visitors to Croatia to experience the main highlights and the local flavors of the country.

Croatia Summer vacation is an ideal choice for families, as well as for active travelers who also enjoy having some free time to explore on their own. This itinerary can be further adjusted to meet all of your family’s interests.

Day 1: Arrive Zagreb
After arriving at Zagreb Airport, transfer by car and driver to your hotel. Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure . Hotel Westin, Zagreb

Day 2: Zagreb
Discover the best of Zagreb on an interesting biking tour. Discover it’s baroque-style mansions and baronial residences. In the company of your local expert, bike to the Upper Town, and to Lotrščak Tower and inhale this most beautiful view of the city. Explore this city’s gorgeous parks and learn about it’s history and culture. Find out where locals hang out for best coffee and traditional specialties. Hotel Westin, Zagreb, (B)

Day 3: Zagreb/Plitvice/Split
Transfer to Split by car and driver with a stop in Pltivice Lakes National Park. Discover Plitvice Lakes National Park – the unique oasis of rare natural beauty. It is one of Europe’s most dazzling nature reserve parks, and was truly created by nature. The park consists of 16 connecting lakes and sport unique cascades of murmuring waterfalls. Plitvice Lakes National Park was recognized and protected by UNESCO as part of the world’s natural heritage in 1979. Take a boat ride across the largest of the lakes, and experience a unique perspective of nature: the lake is rife with crystal clear emerald water and fringed with bubbly white waterfalls! (self-guided) Le Méridien Lav, Split, (B)

Day 4: Split/Ciovo Island/Split
Reserve this day for a full day kayaking adventure. Čiovo is a small island very close to the charming town of Trogir and not far away from Split. In the company of your expert local guide, start paddling from one of Marjan peninsula beaches and head across the Čiovo channel. Enjoy amazing views of Split and the nearby islands of Brač and Šolta. Spend a day swimming and snorkeling in secluded coves. Le Méridien Lav, Split, (B)

Day 5: Split/Hvar
This morning we will ferry over to the island of Hvar. After a short
scenic drive we arrive to Hvar, that has one of the first communal theaters in Europe, built in 1612, called the Arsenal. There is also the famous “Tvrdalj” Palace of Petar Hektorović, not to be missed. Spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring this charming town on your own, enjoying the magical views of the neighboring islands or lounging on any of Hvar’s beautiful beaches. Hotel Amfora, Hvar, (B)

Day 6: Hvar/Vis/Hvar
Today we take a sailing trip to the unspoiled island of Vis. This island was an army base in former Yugoslavia, and it was not opened for tourism until 1989 when visitors came for the first time to discover that its natural beauty remained intact. Admire the lush vegetation of Vis Island with pine trees and citrus orchards as well as exotic species such as palm trees, cacti and a particularly rare silver palm tree. Hotel Amfora, Hvar, (B)

Day 7: Hvar/Dubrovnik
Catamaran transfer to Dubrovnik. Afternoon at leisure. Drenched in sparkling sunshine and rife with mild Mediterranean breezes, Dubrovnik is a lush region of mysterious coves, forested islands and idyllic beaches. You will marvel at the limestone bricks of the walled Old City which gleam like marble in the moonlight. With it’s sharp detailing and unique architecture, its many quaint buildings showcase an artistic heritage depicting a vast landscape of lovely sea, sky and hills. Hotel Excelsior, Dubrovnik, (B)

Day 8: Dubrovnik/Mljet/Dubrovnik
Experience the beauty of the Konavle region near Dubrovnik on a half day biking excursion. Discover the small village roads that run across the lively Konavle region. The trail takes us through orchards, cornfields, vineyards, blueberry fields… We also cross the bridges of Ljuta and Konavočica rivers. The main route is easy to cycle on, quite flat with just few short climbs. More experience cyclists can arrange more challenging route with their tour guide upon meeting. Occasional short breaks are made for being acquainted with the historical and natural characteristics of the Konavle region (like visit to Franciscan monastery, old mill in Ljuta village, and waterfalls of river Ljuta). During our breaks, we will refresh ourselves with snack and water. Taking small village roads, we return to Gruda at Dubrovnik wine cellars, where guests can taste and buy famous wines produced from local grapes. Hotel Excelsior, Dubrovnik, (B)

Day 9: Depart Dubrovnik
Private transfer by car and driver to Dubrovnik airport.